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Mainlink Hero3 User Manual

Video/data/rc integrated ground station
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Hero3
Video/Data/RC
inte g r ated gr ound station
User 's Manual V2.0 20 23 .0 4
Introduction ／Installation ／Instruction
Version：V1.0（2022.04）

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  • Page 1 Hero3 Video/Data/RC inte g r ated gr ound station User ’s Manual V2.0 20 23 .0 4 Introduction ／Installation ／Instruction Version：V1.0（2022.04）...

  • Page 2: Disclaimer

    This copyright of this manual belongs to Great Mainlink Tech Co., LTD. No one  may make copies without written consent.
  • Page 3 4. Please ensure that the environment in which the equipment is used is free of other electromagnetic interference. 5. When the signal weakens, you can improve the effect by changing the heading direction of the antenna. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 3 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Hero 3 Web UI Configuration Description ..............25 Login ..........................26 Setting ........................... 27 System update ......................34 Wireless pair ........................ 35 Language ........................36 Advanced User Display ..................... 36 Specification ..........................40 FAQ ............................42 Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 4 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 5: Packing List

    Accessories 2PIN XT30 cable ×1 14 PIN cable ×1 For Air power For Air connecting serial port, network port and SBUS 14Pin cable ×1 Type C cable ×1 Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 5 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 6 For Air spare cable For Remote Control Charge cable Adapter Lanyard rope ×1 ×1 For Remote Control Charge Adapter For Remote control strap Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 6 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Measured under visible and non-interference conditions. Supports direct connection with the MK series products, including MK22/55, MK100, and MK100Pro.。 Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 7 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 8: Features

    Working bandwidth Mode of work -5/10/20 MHz - Default point-to-point mode Work temperature Power range - 40℃～+70℃ - Air unit- DC 12V - Remote Control- DC Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 8 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 9: Hero 3 Interface Description

    Weak wireless signal strength All green lights go out No wireless signal received or unable to build a link 3. Link indicator LED Pattern Description solid green Wireless link is established Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 9 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 10 Number Character Description Input/Output RX-232 RS232 RX TX-232 RS232 TX RX-TTL TTL RX TX-TTL TTL TX SBUS2 SBUS OUT2 SBUS1 SBUS OUT1 +Vcc power input（12v） +Vcc power input（12v） Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 10 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 11 Right flight stick S3+、S3-、S4 Light touch button S2 Three gear switch Power on button T4 Knob of rotation Power indicator T2 Wave wheel Link signal strength indicator Handle Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 11 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 12 Headphone jack SIM card slot Type C TF card slot HDMI S8 Light touch button S7 Light touch button Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 12 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 13 Two blue lights is steady on Weak wireless signal strength All blue lights go out No wireless signal received or unable to build a link The blue lights are flashing Matching frequency Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 13 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 14: Installation

    MF05E or NanoHD codec module in the air unit. For details, please refer to the product use section. When wiring, avoid putting all signal lines too close to the motor and electric adjustment lines, otherwise the equipment may be disturbed. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 14 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Here are the steps： 1. Use the Type-C fast charging cable to connect the remote control with the PD fast charging head. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 15 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 16: Sbus Assistant"Using

    Hero 3 supports dual SBUS output. When the blue bar is in the SBUS1 position, the sbus1 output channel is configured, and when the blue icon is in the SBUS2 position, the sbus2 output channel is configured. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 16 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17 Note: After each configuration modification, please click the Write configuration button in the lower left corner, otherwise it will not take effect. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 17 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18 American Hand” , “Japanese hand” or “Custom mode” in the dialog box that pops up. Calibration Click the calibration button at the bottom right, and "Calibrating..." will pop up. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 18 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 19 -60 to +60 (step), which can be adjusted according to your needs. Note: After each configuration modification, please click the Write configuration button in the lower left corner, otherwise it will not take effect. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 19 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 20: Hero 3 Instruction

    3. Obtain the video stream of the network pod through QGC software 3.1 Connect the network pod and remote control as shown above. Note: Please set the IP segment of the remote control in accordance with the pod. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 20 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 21 After entering the correct video streaming address, the video can be obtained. 4. Data transmission connection Remote control optional data connection mode: serial port, USB port, UDP/TCP. The corresponding relationship between the air serial port and the Android serial Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 21 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22 UART2 on the air unit (Mission planner, Qground control, Microgram, Boying and other flight controllers can be connected in this way); Take QGC ground station as an example to do reference connection data transmission： Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 22 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 23: Share Output Data And Images Through Wifi Hotspots

    Take sharing an image to Windows laptop to display it through QGC as an example: 1. Enter Hero 3 Remote control Android system Settings; 2. Go to “Network and Internet” - “Hotspot and Network Sharing” - “WLAN Hotspot”; Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 23 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24 Note: If the image is shared through the Hero 3 remote control WiFi hotspot, the image may be delayed or the transmission distance may be affected due to bandwidth limitation. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 24 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 25: Hero 3 Web Ui Configuration Description

    You need to change your computer IP to 192.168.1.X so as to access the device web UI. As shown in the following figure： Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 25 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 26: Login

    The system configuration page of Air includes four Settings menus, such as Settings, upgrades, wireless pairing and language Settings. Click on any menu on the left, you can switch the Settings page. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 26 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 27: Setting

    If you change the device parameter, it will be in effect after rebooting. If you change IP address, please enter the new address in your browser after rebooting. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 27 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 28 UART2 data of the corresponding air is output from the local UART2 through the Remote Air IP address. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 28 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 29 Uart2 Baud rate 9600/19200/38400 User can change，Default 115200 57600/115200 Data Protocol Transparent/Mavlink User can change，Default Transparent TCP Port 1~65535 User can change，Default 5760 UDP Port 1~65535 User can change，Default 14550 Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 29 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30 The Ground Data setting can set the baud rate of the serial port on the remote control. The values of the parameters are described in the above table: Uart1 baud rate and Uart2 baud rate. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 30 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 31 Web UI configuration is the same as Maestro Assistant. User can check it in ‘How to use Maestro Assistant’ part 3 for more details. When you configure parameter through Web UI, It will be in effect after rebooting. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 31 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 32 Please click on the “Sure” button to set the parameter to factory default value. The Ground System Restore can make remote control of Hero 3 to factory settings, the detail operation is the same as air. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 32 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 33 IP address in the browser and log in again. The Ground System Reboot can make remote control of Hero 3 to restart, the detail operation is the same as air. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 33 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 34: System Update

    Log in to the IP address again to check whether the firmware version is updated. The operation of the Ground System Update function is the same as that of air. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 34 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 35: Wireless Pair

    2 minutes; When the pairing is complete, the page will display a message indicating that the pairing succeeded or failed. The signal strength indicator light will indicate the current pairing state in the form of a water lamp. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 35 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 36: Language

    After enter the IP address of air, please input user name as“root”and the password as “root123” at the login interface. Click login, then enter the advanced user configuration page of air. As shown in the following picture. Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 36 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 37 Path loss of Main Antenna of Air Air ANT2 PathLoss 0~191 Path loss of Auxiliary Antenna of Air Ground ANT1 RSSI -141 ~ -44 RSSI of Main Antenna of Remote Control Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 37 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38 2 SBUS1 Local Submit 0~4294967295 The total number of byte through network transparent transmission to opposite terminal Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 38 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 39 . The advanced user configuration page has an emote control extra “Air Baseband Information” than the common user page. The operation of the Baseband Information function is the same as that of air. emote Control Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 39 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 40: Specification

    Memory & Storage 4G&32G performance Network Support network (2.4G/5.8GWIFI, Bluetooth 4.0) Screen inch screen, 1920*1200 resolution Brightness level 1500nit Working hours 5-6hours Air：DC 12V ；Remote control：5V Power Range Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 40 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 41 2.5dBi Gain Standing wave ratio ≤2.0 -40℃～+70℃ Work temperature Environment Storage temperature -40℃～+85℃ 5~95%， Humidity non-condensing Size Air：80*62*20mm Remote control： 275*140*38mm Appearance Weight Air： 0.1kg Remote control： 1.15k Version：V2.0（2024.04） Page 41 / 42 Copyright © 2024 Mainlink All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 42: Faq

    Note： For more information, please check out our official video tutorial. Foreign users please check You Tube . If you have any questions about this document, please contact Mainlink by sending a message to support@mainlinkaero.com. You can also visit www.mainlinkaero.com Version：V2.0（2024.04）...

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